<DIV>The Tibetan practice of "mind training," or <i>lojong</i>, stretches back for hundreds of years and encompasses a variety of techniques for cultivating altruistic thoughts and coping with the inevitable challenges of everyday life. <i>Mind Training: The Great Collection</i> is an English adaptation of the first anthology of these techniques. Presenting 44 of the original texts ? including seminal works such as "Leveling out All Preconceptions" and "Eight Verses on Training the Mind" ? <i>Mind Training</i> combines eloquent translations and historical commentaries to demonstrate how anyone can learn to exude love, compassion, and perseverance.</div>